4-Leaf Clover Club celebrates Christmas

Thursday

Dec 26, 2013 at 3:15 AM

Members of the Shapleigh 4-Leaf Clover Club recently gathered during a Christmas party at the Shapleigh Town Hall for arts and crafts and a time of giving. Leader Else Cook, who is in her 38th year with the club, joined the fun.

At the party, the kids made gingerbread houses, exchanged gifts and also brought items in to donate to the local food pantry.

The group is celebrating its 96th year as an official club. Cook currently has 15 members who live in the Shapleigh-York County area. The club is open for others, ages 5 to 18 years of age, to join. For more information, contact Cook at 324-4215.

WINTER’S RULES OF THE ROAD

With the active weather patterns we have seen these past few weeks, Shapleigh officials would like to remind all property owners of the town’s Winter Road Policy:

“Public Health and Safety deem it necessary that the Road Commissioners and their crews keep the roads clear of snow to the outside edges of the shoulders of the road; therefore, it is of the utmost importance that all plowed rights-of-way within the Town remain clear of obstructions. It is the obligation of all owners and occupants of property within the Town to assure that no mailboxes, paper-delivery boxes, signs, or similar structures obstruct plowed rights-of-way. Any such structures within a right-of-way exist there at the risk of the owner. Neither the Town nor the road crews are responsible for damage caused to the structure by the plow.

“Any vehicle parked on any road in the Town of Shapleigh, which is obstructing snow removal or sanding, shall be towed away at the owner’s expense by an authorized towing service by order of the Selectmen or the Road Commissioner of that District.

“No person shall lay, throw, place or plow or cause to be laid, thrown, placed or plowed, on any public street or road, any ice or snow from private property. If, in the removal of snow or ice from any private property, it is necessary to temporarily place snow or ice on any public street or road, such snow or ice shall immediately be removed from the street or road by and at the expense of the person who caused it to be placed thereon. Snow pushed across the road and packed onto the plowed up shoulders, upon freezing, produces hazards for the plows and operators when they come through on a successive trip.

“Individuals who are plowing snow across the road will be notified once and, if the problem continues, they will be notified a second time. Upon receipt of the second notification they will be charged a minimum of $120, which is the expense that would be incurred for the Road Commissioners to use their loader in order to remove the snow that has accumulated from people plowing the snow into or across the roads.”

It is imperative that all persons adhere to this policy. For questions or concerns please contact Karla Bergeron at 636-2844, ext. 401.

COMMITTEE TO WORK ON TRAILS AFTER THE HOLIDAYS

Members of the Shapleigh Conservation Committee recently met to discuss a variety of topics, including wildlife sightings, conversation easements and the upcoming work on the Shapleigh Forest trails.

Members at the meeting included Chuck Desmond, Charles Gruber, William Hutchins, Michael Roux, Sr. and Nate Gallant. Member Madge Baker was unable to attend. Also present was Michael Roux, Jr., a senior at Massabesic High School who has an interest in the town’s conservation efforts.

The committee discussed the large amount of deer herd still populating the town. Member Bill Hutchins displayed samples of the euonymus plant found in his front yard, before and after the deer herd.

The committee is planning to get together after the holidays to do some maintenance work on the Shapleigh Forest Trail. This will include trimming brush, removing debris and improving the signage and markers on the trial.

To request more information, of if you’re interesting in helping, please contact Karla Bergeron at 636-2844, ext. 401.

2014 FISHING BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE

Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has printed new law books pertaining to open and ice fishing. The laws in these books take effect on Jan. 1 and last through Dec. 31, 2014.

The new law book covers all of the 2014 fishing dates, license fees, information on “free family” fishing days, and much more.

These books are free and can be obtained in the town clerk’s office at the Shapleigh Town Hall on Back Road during regular business hours.

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